Fasciotomy is the medical term meaning surgical treatment of compartment syndrome.
Somnoplasty is a medical term meaning surgical treatment of snoring. It describes the surgical goal, but is not a specific word describing a procedure.
There is no cure for Reye syndrome. Treatment is considered supportive, meaning that treatment is given to address the specific complications, in order to try to prevent progression of the liver and brain damage and permanent effects.
Sinusotomy (sigh-nuhs-OT-oh-mee) is the medical term meaning surgical incision into a sinus. This procedure is used in the treatment of chronic sinusitis.
Arytenoidectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of all or part of the arytenoid cartilage. It is sometimes used to treat paralysis of the vocal cords.
Vagotomy is surgical incision of the vagus nerve. Vagotomy can be used, for instance, as a treatment for ulcers.
Myotomy is the medical term meaning the surgical removal of part of a muscle.
Cholecystoplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair of the gallbladder.
Arteriopexy is the medical term meaning surgical fixation of an artery. -pexy is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical fixation.
A fistula is an abnormal connection between two cavities or vessels in the body. They are usually caused by a disease, for example Crohn's disease. Their treatment can be complicated.
Stomatoplasty is the medical term meaning surgical repair of the mouth.
Dehiscence is the medical term meaning a surgical cut that reopened.
Cricothyroidotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the cricoid.